Middlesbrough U14s won 19-10 at Selby in the first round of the Yorkshire Cup.

Selby scored firstbut missed the conversion.

With the players getting wetter and muddier, Middlesbrough scored with John-Paul Lynch making a 50m-plus run down the wing being chased by half the Selby team.

Selby started the second half with another try but Adam Warburton popped out of a maul and ducked under to score by the posts with George Norman getting the conversion.

With Middlesbrough leading and only minutes left, Ross Catterick intercepted a bad Selby pass and squeezed over for the final try of the game which Norman converted.

Acklam U-13s knew they would be up against it as they could only muster 12 players for an important Yorkshire Cup game against Wharfedale which they lost 51-0.

Loan players were out due to cup rules so it was left the valiant 12 to cover every blade of grass against formidable opponents.

And they did well fighting for every ball on offer and refusing the referees offer of an early whistle.

This group is looking for some extra strength and depth and they seem to be a team to be proud of. Ring Jim Ward on 01642 319302 if you are interested.

Acklam U-15s beat Hartlepool Rovers 63-27. With the home side junior section having been established much longer than Rovers it was in the best interest of both parties that the sides were mixed up to even up the sides. Joe Bossomworth scored a hatful of tries for both sides while Steven Cook kept Rovers in the game with a brace. Chris Issley on his first outing of the season ran in two just for fun! Among the other try scorers were Liam Herlingshaw, Josh Lynas, Jack Cormican, and Joe Monahan who had an outstanding game.

Acklam thoroughly deserved their 18-13 win over Darlington Colts.

After four minutes Chris Walker converted a penalty but Darlington pulled the score to 3-3 before Stuart Howie scored the first try as Acklam went 10-3 up.

In the second half Acklam used the wind to their advantage but Darlington hit back with two tries.

Their lead was short lived as Chris Walker kicked another penalty before Dan Goodman went over for a late try.